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Job Description
The SVP, Revenue Strategy & Growth will be responsible for developing and operationalizing business plans and portfolio-wide strategies to drive subscriber and revenue growth for Starz across all distributors (Linear and OTT) and will report to the EVP, Insights & Analytics. The SVP will lead the development of the annual revenue plan, which will inform the fiscal budget and quarterly subscriber and revenue goals. Utilizing performance data across all distributors, the SVP leads the development of recommendations and plans to address areas of concern and identify opportunities for growth.
The successful candidate is an independent, analytical, and intellectually curious individual who can develop business plans and structure analyses and strategies and articulate findings to a wide range of business stakeholders, including senior leadership throughout Starz as well as distributors (e.g. Amazon, Hulu, YouTube, Apple, Charter, Comcast, Verizon).
This is a hands-on job with the candidate required to personally build and execute strategic initiatives from start to completion including excel modelling, analysis of large datasets via SQL / Python / Tableau, deck building, and presentation to senior executives.
Responsibilities

• Partner cross-functionally to frame long-term strategy, prioritize key initiatives, and align financial goals across the organization
• Establish growth targets for streaming and linear platforms based on competitive intelligence; define acquisition, engagement, and retention strategies to maximize subscriber revenue
• Identify and evaluate incremental revenue opportunities with distribution partners
• Provide strategic deal support to Business Development and Legal teams during high-stakes contract negotiations
• Serve as the primary business owner for monthly subscriber revenue budgets, ensuring financial models reflect real-world execution and market dynamics
• Act as the lead liaison between Distribution, Analytics, and Finance to ensure total alignment between operating plans and actual performance
• Serve as the final arbiter for account offers, pricing structures, and promotional initiatives, managing the internal consensus-building and senior leadership approval process
• Define and track portfolio-wide KPIs to identify growth opportunities or areas of concern; implement rigorous planning and evaluation processes to ensure operational transparency
• Synthesize complex data into high-impact presentations for executive leadership, offering clear recommendations on bundling, discount strategies, and deal structures
• Conduct independent analysis and build tracking reports with minimal technical support, leveraging internal data to evaluate the ROI of promotions and strategic shifts
• Manage one direct report

Qualifications & Skills

• 15+ years of experience working in a subscription business with a strong preference for media, entertainment, or streaming
• Exceptional quantitative skills and financial acumen, including advanced financial modeling and portfolio management
• Persuasive communication skills, written and verbal, particularly the ability to develop presentations and plans and present them concisely to a range of stakeholders
• Knowledge of emerging trends in video, social media, mobile and their underlying business models and technologies
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally under tight deadlines on multiple projects with very small team
• Previous experience with both third-party and DTC distribution data and analysis
• Preference for deep experience writing SQL / Python to extract insights from large customer level datasets (1B+ records across multiple semantic layers) and working with visualization tools (Tableau strongly preferred)

Compensation
$375,000 - $425,000
About STARZ
STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning "We're All Adults Here." Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.
Our Benefits

• Full Coverage - Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
• Work/Life Balance - generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

EEO Statement
Starz is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.